The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-15

magistrate mt his death, was the father OF n
numerous family ofsOnsan daughters, and
for the first time in It's history "A large fam
lily circle resided there. Mrs. Tyler was
an invalid, but n daughtcr-in-law, Mrs.
Robert Tyler, was the social head Of the
administration, and her infant daughter be-
came a great iayoritc, particularly as she
was n child Of extraordinary musical sensi-
bilitics When q mere baby she mani
tested II great lOndness for music; her blue
eyes would dilatc with fire, and her little
feet would iluttcr and dance on hearing n
piano or other instrument. The Russian
minister styled her "An Empress
Of n Baby" The President was very
fond Of this little girl named
Mary Fairlce, and on one occasion
q visitor, who was admitted to the family
apartments unexpectedly, discovered him
in the hall rolling the child backward and
forward in her baby carriage, and enjoy
ing her childish glec. On another occa-
sion she was made the subject Of n practical
joke ON the President, and although not
yet three years old, she entered into IL 10
perfectly M 10 delight him extremely. She
was dressed 10 pcrsonatc Mrs. Madison,
who was an intimate friend Of the family.
and when nrrayed in n turban,
shawl, patch, powder and carminc,
looked n veritablc lilliputian representa-
ton. A messenger was sent to announce
10 the President that Mrs. Madison waited
IN the drawing-room TO see him. Drop
ping his pen he went NJ once TO meet her,
and on entering the room and taking in
the situation, he roared with laughter at
the appearance and the well played role Of
the baby girl.
One Of the most enjoyable childrcn's
entertainments ever given in the White
house was held in honor Of this little girl.
II was q fancy party, attended by the chill
drcn Of the leading families in Washing
ton. The young hostess was dressed M q
fairy, with u silver wand, gossamer wings
and u diamond star upon her forehead, re-
cciving her company on a raised platform,
ut the side OF which stood her young moth
or. A writer describing the Occasion said:
"'Thc daughter OF the Mexican minister, Il
little girl, represented u princess Of her
own country, In embroidered satin aud one
blaze Of magnificent diamonds. A son Of
the S~chcumerhorn family OF New York APP
pcarcd M u Greek boy, with the most clab-
crate and perfect costume in the room.
Little Miss Cults, aftcrward Mrs. Senator
Douglas, also graccd the occasion, giving
IIhlillFf ol lIt lnl'illEfltt Nllu nttiulN,
which in latter years led captive the great
statesman Of the west. The boys and girls
of the famous Henry A. Wise moved upon
the scene, the youngest in the
arms of lis sweet mother, formerly
Miss Sergeant, of Philadelphia. Also
some younger scions Of Mr.. Wickline's
family, the then Postmaster General, the
beautiful children Of Mn. D'Arguiz, and
the Spanish minister, etc. In fact, the
diplomatic corps, the Cabinet, Senate, srn
primo court, House Of Representatives,
and the principal cities 0f the Union wcrc
represented 10y the lovely little ones Assem-.
bled. hut the most noticeable feature Oi
the evening was the supper table, where,
opposite the little hostcss Of three years,
sat the venerable Mrs. Madison, the only
invited guest Of adult years admitted 10 thu
table, while the ladies' Of The family NJ
tended 10 the childcn's wants and distrib,
utcd the gifts from branches of the brilliant
Christmas tree which adorned the center
Of the well laden board
Several children were born In the White
house during this administration, al
grandchildren of the President. None o
the group was known To the public, how
ever, save this little belle of three sum
mcrs, who rcigncd with her mother unit
the second marriage II President Tyler
when she went Ia reside with her parent
In Philadelphia.